Which of the Following Is Not a Fundamental Force

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a fundamental force?

• A) the gravitational force
• B) the electromagnetic force
• C) the strong force
• D) the force of forward motion also known as the inertial force
• E) Choose this answer if two of the named forces are not fundamental.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response as well as metabolism and immune function.

Gastrin

A hormone that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid by the stomach's parietal cells.

Somatotropin

Also known as growth hormone (GH), it is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of a substance by a gland.